Thought it might be a good time to republish this one. “You shall write them on the doorposts [in Hebrew, “mezuzoth”] of your house” (Deut. 6:9). The Jewish mezuzah refers to a parchment bearing the words of Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21 and rolled up in a case or tube that is attached to the doorpost […]
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20). Many Christians are more than familiar with these words of Jesus in the final line of the Gospel of Matthew. It ranks among the greatest promises of God and gives much comfort and assurance to Christians. While in English it […]
In the study of Holy Scripture opt for quality, not quantity. Choose to read one verse very carefully, over the reading of many verses and chapters. A Russian Orthodox Psalter (Book of Psalms) includes the following story about a man who lived in the fourth century. “Pambo, being an illiterate man, went to one of […]
“Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead” (2 Tim. 2:8). On Sunday I preached to my people, “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, at three times: on Sunday morning, each morning, and when things look bleak.” Sunday morning is the Church’s weekly celebration of Easter. And each morning can be a little Easter: Rise […]
“But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced…” (2 Tim. 1:12). Conviction may be defined as “truth of which you are convinced or certain.” (“Convinced” and “conviction” are related words.) For the Christian, that truth is the Word of God. So while many today are asking with […]
Luke 16:19-31 is called “The Rich Man and Lazarus.” Without even reading these verses, a great lesson is revealed just by carefully considering the title: “The Rich Man and Lazarus.” Take a moment to think about the difference, in this title, between the two men. The difference is, only one of them has a name. […]